R Kelly overdoses in prison after being placed in solitary confinement

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Lawyers for R. Kelly have revealed that the incarcerated singer overdosed last week. They say the 58-year-old star took medication given to him by prison staff and suffered a near-fatal overdose. The "Ignition" singer's legal team, in a June 17 filing obtained by USA TODAY, claim that after being placed in solitary confinement on June 12, prison staff provided Kelly with additional medication to what he normally takes, leading to him being rushed to hospital. According to the filing, Kelly was